Meaning of Strive

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Strive

1. 1
   v. i.

   To make efforts; to use exertions; to endeavor with earnestness; to labor hard.

2. 2
   v. i.

   To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest; -- followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as, strive against temptation; strive for the truth.

3. 3
   v. i.

   To vie; to compete; to be a rival.

4. 4
   n.

   An effort; a striving.

5. 5
   n.

   Strife; contention.

6. 6
   v. i.

   To make efforts; to use exertions; to endeavor with earnestness; to labor hard.

7. 7
   v. i.

   To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest; -- followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as, strive against temptation; strive for the truth.

8. 8
   v. i.

   To vie; to compete; to be a rival.

9. 9
   n.

   An effort; a striving.

10. 10
    n.

    Strife; contention.